RETHINKING HIGH SCHOOL

Agenda

•  Goals

•  Curriculum and Instruction • Blended Learning •  Integration •  Project-Based Learning

•  Associate degree

•  Extended internships

Agenda

•  Calendar

•  Location and Transportation

•  Application Process

CodeRVA Regional High School Goals

•  Redesign the high school learning experience;

•  Address racial, economic, and gender inequities in STEM-related education; and

•  Increase the pool of potential employees in coding and other computer science-related fields for central Virginia.  

Rethinking High School

•  Using time and space differently

•  Leveraging technology to accelerate learning through blended and project-based learning

•  Providing students with additional opportunities (associate’s degree, extended internships, industry certifications)

•  Preparing students for college and careers in computer science and coding

•  Promoting equity in opportunity in STEM education

Rethinking Use of Space and Time

•  Providing choice in seating

•  Scheduling not driven by bells

•  Grading may be approached differently

Rethinking Curriculum and Instruction

•  Blended Learning (online and face-to-face)

•  Integrated Studies

•  Project-Based Learning (PBL)

IntegratedCoursework

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GlobalStudies*

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Blended Learning Components

•  Personalized, self-paced, online instruction

•  Supplemental and frequent small group instruction

OnlineLearning•  Simula/ons•  Anima/ons•  Tutorials•  Discussions•  Video•  Prac/ce

Face-to-FaceLearning•  Instruc/on•  Support•  Seminar•  LabWork•  Project-BasedLearning(PBL)

CourseContentObjec9ves

BlendedLearning

MonitoringProgressandAssessingUnderstandingandAchievement

EnrichmentandSupportIndividualandSmallGroup

StudentPBL

PBL

Support

Collabora/ve/OpenWorkspace

Instruc/on

Seminar

LabWork

Instruc9onalDeliveryModes

Project-Based Learning (PBL) Types

•  Within one academic discipline

•  Between/among two or more disciplines

•  Synthesizing all learning

Project-Based Learning (PBL)

•  Methodology from the workplace •  multiple testing iterations •  failing often, resubmission, editing

• Emphases on problem solving, critical thinking, effective communication, collaboration, confidence, and creativity

Design

BuildTest

Design

BuildTest

Rubric-BasedAssessmentContent,Cri/calThinking,Collabora/on,Communica/on,Crea/vity

GroupPresenta/on

Project-BasedLearning(PBL)

EnrichmentandSupportIndividualandSmallGroup

Problem ProductStudentCollabora/on

Year-round School – Three Trimesters

•  Traditional academic year with two semesters

•  Summer trimester •  focus on remediation, acceleration, and

internships •  comprised of 3, 2-week sessions

•  flexibility in attendance based on progress

Associate’s Degree

•  Associate Degree of Science with Specialization in Computer Science

•  J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

•  Transfer Credits

Extended Internships

•  Maxx Potential

•  Overflow work from companies in computer science

•  Quality assurance and testing •  Website development, maintenance •  Network support, remote access •  Information security analysis •  App development

Location and Transportation

•  In the City of Richmond

•  Within 5 minutes of Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School

•  15,000+ Square Feet

•  Transportation provided through existing bus system for Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School

Student Selection

•  Any current 8th or 9th grader may apply

•  No academic requirements (consistent attendance and good behavior expected)

•  No essays, interviews, or exams

Student Selection Timeline – Application Process

•  Available through the coderva.org website

•  Applications accepted through February 24, 2017

•  Student selection through an independently-operated lottery system

•  Selected students notified on March 10, 2017

•  Students identify their intent to attend by March 24, 2017

Grants, Partnerships, and Sponsorships

•  Capital One

•  CarMax

•  Ballou, Justice, and Upton Architects

•  CodeVA

•  Edhesive

•  J. Sargent Reynolds Community College

•  John Tyler Community College

•  MathScience Innovation Center

•  Maxx Potential

•  RichTech

•  Richard Bland Community College

•  Virginia Advanced Studies Strategies/Bridging RVA

•  Virginia Commonwealth University

•  Virginia Department of Education

RETHINKING HIGH SCHOOL